Author: daphodilly
Daphnee McMaster is a recent graduate of Lehigh University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Global Studies and English with a minor in Creative Writing. She excels in her attention to detail, written and oral communication skills, and her confidence in public relations. Daphnee has worked as a marketing and advertising intern in Milan, Italy, a video editor and videographer at Lehigh University, and a student manager for Lehigh University Men's basketball. Daphnee is a problem-solver with a keen eye for design and advertisement. In the Spring of 2015, Daphnee studied abroad in Galway, Ireland and has maintained her deep appreciation for international travel.
When Daphnee is not working on projects in marketing or management, she enjoys spending her time creative writing, filmmaking, playing rugby, and cooking. Her recent endeavors have led her to not only drawing and painting again, but writing short fiction as well. In the future, Daphnee hopes to attend New York University to obtain a MFA degree in film. While she works on her portfolio for her application, Daphnee plans to start a podcast on hot topic issues in the media regarding art, literature, and social justice. Daphnee's love of travel, people, and understanding the globalized world has led her to great opportunities and she hopes it will lead her to more.
Season 2E11: Black Feminism, Sex, and Sexuality
Episode 11: Black Feminism, Sex, and Sexuality
Today we have special guest Nia Baker talking about Black feminism, WAP, and how Daphnee is not a fan of Richard Wright and his foolishness. This conversation has all the Peas talking about the importance of letting Black women own their sexuality – unhindered. This episode might get us canceled… but we don’t care. Black women come first, don’t be a pick me, and why be misogynist when you can get twerked on?
Meet Nia:
Nia is a writer, student, and interested in all things Black feminism and sex positivist. Currently, she is a PhD student at the University of Virginia studying sociology with specific interests in the intersections of race, gender, and sexuality. In her free time, she maintains a blog titled Feminist Desire where she discusses and reflects on current events in her life and in the world around her.
Music:
Checkie Brown Dilemma (ID 03) by Checkie Brown
licensed under a Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.
Links:
The Handmaid’s Tale Cuts Deeper For Black Women Because of U.S. Slavery
How the “Strong Black Woman” Identity Both Helps and Hurts
Some are criticizing Cardi B’s ‘WAP’ for being ‘vulgar.’ Her fans say to get over it.
Their Eyes are Watching God by Zora Neale Hurston
Season 2E10: Blackfishing
The Peas went live! Check us out on on Facebook and Youtube pages!
Links:
We Need to Talk About Digital Blackface in Reaction GIFs
TikTok’s Digital Blackface Problem
TikTok and the Evolution of Digital Blackface
Skin tone more important than educational background for African Americans seeking jobs
Season 2E9: Netflix and Y’all Gotta Chill
This week the Peas aren’t holding back ’cause they are sick and tired… of being, well, sick and tired. From canceling/boycotting Black films you never even watched to Save The Last Dance’s tragic choreo. This episode got some slander for everybody. Leave Black people alone! 😂
Links:
Short Story: Soul Charge
Why the Debate Over Nate Parker Is So Complex
Why would some Black audiences boycott the new Harriet Tubman movie?
3 Reasons Why Boycotting Black Films Isn’t The Solution, It’s Time To Stop Boycotting Black Movies
Five Deaf Actors to Watch on Netflix Right Now
Review: Kenya Barris’ Isolating, Unrelatable ‘#BLACKAF’ is not Black Enough
Season 2E8: The Supernatural with Special Guest Mary Elizabeth Chambliss
Episode 8: The Supernatural with Special Guest Mary Elizabeth Chambliss
Do you believe in the unknown? What about ghosts? Night horrors? Apparitions? This week the Peas are excited to talk with Mary Elizabeth Chambliss about all things spooky. From Ouija Boards to mysterious smells, ghosts fighting in walls to talking to our ancestors, this episode has something for everyone. Get some hot cocoa or tea, crawl under your favorite blanket and listen as we discuss the supernatural!
Meet Mary Elizabeth
Mary Elizabeth Chambliss is a graduate student at the University of Alabama at Birmingham, pursuing a Master’s of English. Her fiction and poetry is focused on tarot, feminism, spirituality, and mental health.
During the pandemic, she has been trapped inside with her cat, Charlie, and a ghost who has yet to tell her its name.
Links:
“Initiated” by Amanda Yates Garcia
“It Didn’t Start With You” by Mark Wolynn
“Trickster’s Choice” by Tamora Pierce
“Magic Bites” (the Kate Daniels Series) by Ilona Andrews
11 Factors That Make for a Good Fantasy Novel
13 Kick-Ass Tips for Writing Fantasy from Professional Fantasy Editors
Season 2E7: The Church of Queerness: Reconciling Religion and Homosexuality with Special Guest Jonathan Allsop
The Peas are talking about religion and how the LGBT+ community is navigating their place in Christianity. Special guest Jonathan Allsop joins them to seriously dissect biblical texts too often used to ostracize. Everything from Whitney Houston, Sodom and Gomorrah, and “true Christian values” are on the table for discussion.
Music:
Church Girl Vine
Kirk Franklin ft Salt – Stomp
Meet Jonathan
Jonathan Allsop was born in Reading, PA. He is a proud first generation American whose family hails from Trinidad and Tobago. Jonathan went to college at the University of Pennsylvania where he received his BA in Music. In 2016 Jonathan moved to Chicago, IL where he continued to pursue his passion for acting working with various theater, and film companies in the Chicagoland area. Jonathan is a second year MFA Actor at Northern Illinois University. You can find Jonathan at his website jonathanallsop.com and his Instagram @Jo._nathan.
Links:
Seven Gay Texts: Biblical Passages Used to Condemn Homosexuality
‘New Age’ beliefs common among both religious and nonreligious Americans
Season 2E6: Modern Dating, Dating Apps, and the Ghosts with no caskets
The Peas are freestyling tonight’s episode. There are no notes and that means no rules. We have some hot takes on the “talking” stage, dating app personalities, and the many failures we see of trying to find love in the digital age.
Disclaimer: We are toxic.
Season 2E5: Conspiracy Theories and the Believers Who Walk Among Us
The Peas are talking about conspiracy theories. Come on our journey of skepticism and cynicism. Mystery and romance. Fake News and Alternative Facts! Have you ever wondered how a conspiracy theory develops? Do you question if we are actually living in a computer simulation? Is alien life landing in New Jersey?! Well, listen to the Peas discuss some of these topics and decide for yourself what to believe. Don’t worry, we are judging you.
Links:
Are we living in a computer simulation? I don’t know. Probably.
WHAT IS SIMULATION THEORY AND WHY DOES IT MATTER?
We Are Probably Living in a Simulation, Here’s What You Need to Know About Simulation Theory
People Drawn to Conspiracy Theories Share a Cluster of Psychological Features
The Psychology of Conspiracy Theories: Why Do People Believe Them?
How to talk to conspiracy theorists—and still be kind
The Tragic Full Story Behind The Death Of Marilyn Monroe
Mystery Still Lingers On Marilyn Monroe
True story behind Marilyn Monroe ‘helping’ Ella Fitzgerald land gig that’s gone viral
Season 2E4: Disney’s Africa: Black Is King, Black Panther, and Keepin’ It Two Virgils with Special Guest Gwladys
It’s already time to start welcoming guests into our mess! This season’s first guest is Gwladys. The topic for this episode focuses on Blackness and Black culture through the African Diaspora – but of course through the lense of Disney. The Peas and Gwladys give some hot takes, ideas on the diaspora, and question whether or not Black people can culturally appropriate one another. Hope you all enjoy this episode as much as we did making it… also, please pray for our podcast. Beyonce might get us for copyright infringement or the Beyhive might not like our critique!
Meet Gwladys
Gwladys is always engaging in conversations related to Africa and the African diaspora as a whole. She’s from Togo (which is a small country in West Africa right next to Ghana) but grew up in New Jersey. She personally identifies as African-American. Gwladys only has fake twitters and instas.
Music:
beyoncé & jay z & childish gambino – mood 4 eva (slowed + reverb) – Late Night Drives
Links:
Beyoncé Called a Young Fan Who Was in Tears After Watching Black Is King
Beyoncé fans plumb the many facets of ‘Black Is King,’ from ‘Momyoncé’ to dark skin
Why We Must Be Careful When Watching Beyoncé’s ‘Black Is King’
Beyoncé released a video celebrating ‘African tradition.’ Then came the backlash.
‘Black Panther’ offers a regressive, neocolonial vision of Africa
“Black Is King” References Various African Traditions Through Fashion
Season 2E3: The Death of Celebrity
The trio is back together and talking about everything from how we prioritize celebrity to what happens when we “cancel” them. The Peas discuss Swans and Love, LeBron James to Doja KKKAt, and Disrupt Theatre Company’s own local celeb, Star! How do you view celebrity and do you agree with the Peas that it’s changing?
Music:
iMarkkeyz x DJ Suede The Remix God – Lose Yo Job
Links:
The Swan as a Metaphor for Love
In 2019, Let’s Have a Less Toxic “Stan” Culture
Stop Celebrating Stan Culture: It’s Toxic
How Cancel Culture Quickly Became One of the Busiest and Most Controversial Words on the Internet
Cancel Culture is Not Real – At Least Not the Way People Think
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